THURSDAY, JAN. 12
■ Lane Community College will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in an event featuring academic, author and NAACP leader Dr. Ivory A. Toldson from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
The hybrid event will occur in Building 19, Room 224, main campus, 4000 E. 30th Ave., Eugene, as well as a streamed/virtual option via Zoom. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required to attend the event virtually on Zoom.
Dr. Ivory A. Toldson is the national director of Education Innovation and Research for the NAACP, professor of counseling psychology at Howard University and editor-in-chief of The Journal of Negro Education.
The event’s theme focuses on Dr. King’s words, “A right delayed is right denied.” The event will also feature a facilitated Q&A session with Toldson, as well as the presentation of the LCC Black Student Union’s Dr. King 2023 Service Award.
MONDAY, JAN. 16
■ The 25th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and March, 2 – 3:30 p.m. The march begins at 1 p.m. at Springfield Justice Center, 230 4th St., and ends at Springfield High School, 875 7th St. Student art reception is from 1:30 – 2 p.m., followed by the keynote speakers, who are the top winners of high school speech entries. A free family event organized by Springfield Alliance for Equity & Respect. Art entry above by Brynna Hendrick.
■ The Eugene/Springfield NAACP MLK March and Celebration, 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. March begins at Autzen Stadium and ends at the Hult Center in Eugene, followed by a community celebration.
Other things 2 do
Springfield
FRIDAY, JAN. 13
■ January Art Night, 5 – 8 p.m., The Academy of Arts and Academics, 615 Main St. Free art class, live demonstrations and art gallery showcases.
SATURDAY, JAN. 14
■ Real Life 40s and 50s Axe Throwing Event, 12:15 – 1:45 p.m., 303 S. 5th St. For empty nesters. Only 12 spots available, $30, Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/Axe-sign-up
■ Pruning at Thistledown, 10 a.m. – noon, 91455 River Rd. Register by calling OSU Extension 541-344-5859 and leave a message. Rain or shine the class will happen.
MONDAY, JAN. 16
■ Springfield’s Bagged Leaf Pickup, second round, for residents east of 28th/31st St.
TUESDAY, JAN. 17
■ Education Class: Practical tools to replace stress, anxiety and depression with mindfulness, 1:30 p.m., NAMI Lane County, 129 9th St.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 18
■ SPRINGfilm at the Wildish Theater, 6:30 p.m., 630 Main St. Showing Parasite.
■ Springfield Rotary Club meeting, noon, Springfield Elks Lodge, 1701 Centennial Blvd.
FRIDAY, JAN. 20
■ Vibin’ Dutchmen at Public House, 7 – 9 p.m., 418 A St. Pennsylvanian polk-rock.
SATURDAY, JAN. 21
■ Willamalane Fitness Expo, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St. Event is free.
SUNDAY, JAN. 22
■ Willamalane skate party, noon – 2 p.m., or 3 – 5 p.m., Bob Keefer Center, 250 S. 32nd St. Family friendly with games and prizes.. Snack food available for purchase. Dress up in your favorite disco outfit. Pre-registration required.
TUESDAY, JAN. 24
■ Love & Logic Parenting Class, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Springfield Faith Center, 600 Hayden Bridge Way
■ Pruning: Fruit Trees and Grapes (Indoor class), Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., This class will cover proper pruning equipment, important pruning principles and the best time to prune. To register: 541-736-4444.
Creswell
FRIDAY JAN. 13
■ Teen Tabletop, 6 – 8 p.m., Creswell Library, 64 W. Oregon Ave. A space for any kind of tabletop game. The library runs one to two D&D groups.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 18
■ Teen TV Time, 2:30 – 4 p.m., Creswell Library, 64 W. Oregon Ave., Go to the Teen Room after early release and do a fun craft and watch a show or a movie.
FRIDAY, JAN. 27
■ Teen Game Night, 6 – 8 p.m., Creswell Library, 64 W. Oregon Ave., The library will have its Nintendo Switch set up, board games, card games and snacks.
THURSDAY, JAN. 19
■ Flower Power Hour, 3:30 p.m., Creswell Library, 64 W. Oregon Ave., The library is celebrating International Flower Day by making flowers with buttons, cupcake liners and popsicle sticks.
FRIDAY, JAN. 26
■ Art with Holly, 3:30 p.m., Creswell Library, 64 W. Oregon Ave., Holly is a local artist who hosts lessons at the library.
Cottage Grove
FRIDAY, JAN. 20
■ PHO at Coast Fork Brewing and Feed Store, 6 – 9 p.m., 106 S. 6th St.
SATURDAY, JAN. 21
■ Carousel Monthly Open House, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., CG Industrial Park, 1780 Carnegie Way. The Friends of the CG Carousel invite kids of all ages to enjoy the community’s vintage carousel at the open house. All rides are free with no limit on the number of rides
■ Oregon’s Women Aviators of the 1930s, 10 a.m., 700 E. Gibbs Ave. The Cottage Grove Historical Society hosts the Oregon Aviation Historical Society in partnership with Outdoor History Consulting for this free presentation open to the public.
– Skip Jones & the Spirit of New Orleans, 6 p.m., Coast Fork Brewing and Feed Store, 106 S. 6th St
SUNDAY, JAN. 22
■ Saginaw Vineyard’s January Art and Craft Market, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., 80247 Delight Valley Rd. Local vendors, live music, wine, beer, food.
FRIDAY, JAN. 27
■ Last Friday Art Walk, 6 – 8 p.m., Historic Downtown Cottage Grove
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 25
■ Craft Tutor, 2:30 p.m., Cottage Grove Library, 700 E. Gibbs Ave., Each month, library staff will have a craft or craft skill tutorial to work on. Recommended age range and skill level will vary by month. Check in by calling 541-942-3828
